Facts Quote by Louis de Broglie
“We are not sufficiently astonished by the fact that any science may be possible.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Scientific Philosophy, 1950s
Recognizes that the mere possibility of science should inspire awe, yet we often take it for granted.
In simple terms: Science’s possibility should astonish us.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate wonder about scientific discovery.
Themes
wonder
science
philosophy
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- public outreach
- policy making
- research funding
Key Concepts
epistemology
cosmology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does awe affect scientific progress?
- What limits our appreciation of science?
A Different Perspective
We may underestimate the rarity of scientific insight.
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